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City committee hears report that immigration enforcement reduced center use; departments outline emergency funds, outreach and grant plans
Summary
City departments told the Arts, Parks, Libraries and Community Enrichment Committee that federal immigration enforcement depressed enrollment and activity at Family Source, WorkSource and BusinessSource centers, and described emergency relief, outreach and a $1.3 million grant to support services.
City officials told the Arts, Parks, Libraries and Community Enrichment Committee on Oct. 1, 2025, that federal immigration enforcement led to temporary declines in enrollment and activity at municipal Family Source, WorkSource and BusinessSource centers and that departments have pivoted services and secured emergency funding to support affected residents.
Veronica McDonald, assistant general manager for the Community Investment for Families Department (CIFD), said Family Source Centers — 19 neighborhood hubs that require only city residency and low-income status for eligibility — pivoted from large public food distributions to appointment-based and in‑house food packages and increased virtual services. "Between June and August, we served an additional 2,200 new clients," McDonald said, citing the department's tracking of service delivery patterns and enrollment data. She added that historical program headcounts…
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